Things can be perceived to have value / be valuable to people, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll trade their money for it.
I perceive this thread as having value (thanks for starting it @Fractal_Explorer), but I wouldn’t trade any money to read/participate in it.
I used to think along similar lines, which is why I didn’t get rich, lol.
You nailed it in that: money IS “made up” and it IS necessary in our society (unless you opt for the freedom of homelessness).
Seems we were born into a system of debt that’ll allow you to dig yourself a hole as deep as you like, stay as poor as you like, but also, become as rich as you can.
You say you don’t particularly like money, but don’t hate it either.
Well, this might sound brash, but here’s how I see it now:
Money dgaf about you. It has no feelings. It has no intentions. It isn’t bad or good to have or not have it.
It’s a medium for trade. It’s a tool. It’s an ingredient. That’s it.
Do you have all the resources and financial independence that you want?
If yes, then you won the money game. Continue kicking ass and enjoying Life.
If no, then half-hearted bucking against the system won’t get you there, you gotta play to win.
And you can “win” by first understanding the rules of the game then playing your game the way you want, keeping your integrity.
Here are the rules laid out succinctly:
I wish I’d figured that out sooner, lol.
It really does feel different than the other wealth titles. Sounds like you’re on the right track with working through your money mindset.